Free Agency and Trade Thread - Playoff Edition II

[ShaneFalco]

Can Spezza PK and take D-zone draws?

Even if he can't, he's a good pro vet, so he'd be out there

 

[pspot]

He's big, right handed, and can play wing or C (58.2% on FOs, on over 800 faceoffs)
on a vet min type contract i'd definitely welcome him on the Leafs

 

[Al14]

We dont have any depth centres other than Petan and the Goat

Okay then, sign Spezza if there are not younger, cheaper players available! Spezza would still not be my first choice.

 

[ACC1224]

Jason Spezza would be an interesting player to look at in free agency. He's a 35+ player so you have to be careful on term but...

On a cheap, one year deal he would be an excellent pickup.

 

[Brobust]

On a cheap, one year deal he would be an excellent pickup.

Someone will be dumb enough to offer him a multi year deal. Just like someone offered a multiyear deal to Marleau.

 

[Magic Man]

Someone will be dumb enough to offer him a multi year deal. Just like someone offered a multiyear deal to Marleau.

Marleau scored 48 points and then 46 points back to back before entering FA. Spezza scored 28 points and then 26 points this year. Marleau almost scored as many goals as Spezza did points in those two years. He doesn't have as much leverage, but he could still get a 2 year deal on low money. If they can get him for 1 year and cap space to do it, he is an upgrade on Gauthier.

 

[jaric1862]

If Karlsson re-signs i think Braun should be the leafs top target. He would be a perfect partner for Rielly. Sharks fans are saying a 2nd and a 3rd for him.

 

[ACC1224]

Someone will be dumb enough to offer him a multi year deal. Just like someone offered a multiyear deal to Marleau.

I guess it could happen but I don't expect him to be offered more than a year.
Someone looking for a vet could offer him considerably more salary.
It would depend on the players motivation, if it's just money he won't be a Leaf.

 

[BlueForever75]

If Karlsson re-signs i think Braun should be the leafs top target. He would be a perfect partner for Rielly. Sharks fans are saying a 2nd and a 3rd for him.

I think you can probably trade Marleau, 3rd Rounder to SJ for Baun. SJ will be crunched to resign all their talent and taking Marleau back at a discount knowing what they have in him would be a good get. Also allowing him to retire a Shark.

 

[jaric1862]

I think you can probably trade Marleau, 3rd Rounder to SJ for Baun. SJ will be crunched to resign all their talent and taking Marleau back at a discount knowing what they have in him would be a good get. Also allowing him to retire a Shark.

The only thing is that they would be trading Braun for the cap space

 

[justafan22]

I guess it could happen but I don't expect him to be offered more than a year.
Someone looking for a vet could offer him considerably more salary.
It would depend on the players motivation, if it's just money he won't be a Leaf.

Someone could offer him 2 years at a lower number but I doubt it.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

I think you can probably trade Marleau, 3rd Rounder to SJ for Baun. SJ will be crunched to resign all their talent and taking Marleau back at a discount knowing what they have in him would be a good get. Also allowing him to retire a Shark.

They don't save that much money seeing that you still have to pay Marleau something, plus SJS would be creating a hole on their blueline in return for a 4th line level player.

I would assume that SJS like most NHL teams have a low-cost player in their system already that is capable of playing on the 4th line which would obviate the need to find a replacement defender. Plus, they'd also be giving up a 3rd rounder.

Not seeing this as compelling motivation for SJS and I think this move is very unlikely.

 

[ryno23]

If I am Dubas I am reaching out to CAR they couldn't score a goal in the BOS series and I don't think the Owner is a patience guy so he might sacrifice his D corps in order to obtain some offense. Kappy, AJ, Nylander anyone of those are on the board for one of their RHD

 

[SprDaVE]

If I am Dubas I am reaching out to CAR they couldn't score a goal in the BOS series and I don't think the Owner is a patience guy so he might sacrifice his D corps in order to obtain some offense. Kappy, AJ, Nylander anyone of those are on the board for one of their RHD

They have been linked to Kasperi Kapanen for awhile. I'm sure the interest is still up there. Not sure the Leafs have much interest in that unless it makes perfect sense.

A deal around Pesce for Kapanen (potentially more pieces involved) could still be in the works.

 

[HoweHullOrr]

If I am Dubas I am reaching out to CAR they couldn't score a goal in the BOS series and I don't think the Owner is a patience guy so he might sacrifice his D corps in order to obtain some offense. Kappy, AJ, Nylander anyone of those are on the board for one of their RHD

Not sure Kapanen & AJ would be significant enough of an improvement over developing equivalent level forwards in their system already. Kapanen & AJ are middle of the roster type of guys imho. In my mind, its easier to develop/promote a forward from within than try to fill a hole of a decent/good RD.

If its Pesce we are really talking about here, I think that ship has sailed.

Hope I'm wrong about all of this though.

 

[Menzinger]

That Karlsson to Tampa rumor is pretty wild. Going to be a fun offseason

 

[hockeywiz542]

Beware of the 5 NHL teams with extra first-round draft picks - Sportsnet.ca

Here is a look at the teams with more than one first-round pick this year — a sweet bit of currency that could be used to trade for a roster player, exchange for multiple later-round picks, or used to pluck the Pastrnak or Boeser of the 2019 class.

• New York Rangers

• Colorado Avalanche

• Los Angeles Kings

• Buffalo Sabres

• Anaheim Ducks

 

[Al14]

That Karlsson to Tampa rumor is pretty wild. Going to be a fun offseason

Shouldn't a fun offseason involve our Leafs celebrating with the Stanley Cup?

 

[rumman]

If I am Dubas I am reaching out to CAR they couldn't score a goal in the BOS series and I don't think the Owner is a patience guy so he might sacrifice his D corps in order to obtain some offense. Kappy, AJ, Nylander anyone of those are on the board for one of their RHD

not Hamilton though, please no Dougie Hamilton.

 

[Magic Man]

They have been linked to Kasperi Kapanen for awhile. I'm sure the interest is still up there. Not sure the Leafs have much interest in that unless it makes perfect sense.

A deal around Pesce for Kapanen (potentially more pieces involved) could still be in the works.

I think Johnsson was involved in those discussions as well according to Bob McKenzie. I'm not in love with Pesce, he doesn't have a very high offensive pedigree and he isn't a physical player. I do not mind his contract.

 

[hockeywiz542]

NHL's unrestricted free agency interview period to open June 23 - TSN.ca

The NHL's interview period for unrestricted free agents to speak to teams other than their own will open on June 23 at 12:01 a.m ET.

The restricted free agent contact period will open three days later on June 26 at 12:01am et.

During the period, pending free agents will be able to meet with prospective teams, but are not permitted to discuss contract details. The NHL's free agency period will open on July 1 at noon ET.

This year's UFA class is scheduled to be headlined by Artemi Panarin, Erik Karlsson, Sergei Bobrovsky, Matt Duchene and Jeff Skinner. Click here to view TSN's Top 25 free agents.

 

[garce]

Okay then, sign Spezza if there are not younger, cheaper players available! Spezza would still not be my first choice.

Do not consider Spezza at any cost! Classic bad signing by previous regimes bring in the hometown boy long after they have anything left. Slow, career long history of questionable decision making. Could maybe be useful as second pp and good at face offs but that’s it. Can’t move well enough to pk in today’s game. Terrible idea

 

[Al14]

Do not consider Spezza at any cost! Classic bad signing by previous regimes bring in the hometown boy long after they have anything left. Slow, career long history of questionable decision making. Could maybe be useful as second pp and good at face offs but that’s it. Can’t move well enough to pk in today’s game. Terrible idea

I agree, however, others here are promoting the idea. We have Marleau, that is enough vet presence IMHO.

Hopefully, Marleau accepts a trade to another team and retires. Ottawa needs to reach the cap floor. Maybe they take on Marleau's cap hit for 1 year and also signs Spezza. Dubas then hires Marleau in some capacity related to player development.

 

[garce]

I agree, however, others here are promoting the idea. We have Marleau, that is enough vet presence IMHO.

Hopefully, Marleau accepts a trade to another team and retires. Ottawa needs to reach the cap floor. Maybe they take on Marleau's cap hit for 1 year and also signs Spezza. Dubas then hires Marleau in some capacity related to player development.

I doubt they get out from under Marleaus 3rd year but hope they do. If veteran presence is a must I’d wait to see who’s bought out and willing to accept a 1 year 1 mil deal. Someone who can be inserted and punch and punch back after whistles and stir the pot a bit from time to time so they don’t just take the crap that the emboldened Bruins do knowing they have the nuclear Chara. Just someone who can handle himself, have the respect of the refs and not go bat crap crazy like Kadri.

 

[Bigmarycombo]

What’s wrong with people. We don’t need or want spezza. If we need players promote from within. Are we going back to the years where we signed a bunch of old rejects because of their name. Promote the kids at least they will play their ass
off to stay up.